Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
San Francisco, CA to Raleigh, NC step deck rate
$14,662step deck
+3.4% from last month
- Per mile
- $5.10
- Distance
- 2,876 mi
- Typical range
- $12,316–$17,008
- Transit
- 7 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
San Francisco to Raleigh price history
- 3 months
- +8.7%
- 1 year
- +18.6%
- 5 years
- +25.0%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $11,762
- Fuel
- $2,900
- All-in estimate
- $14,662
Return trip
Raleigh → San Francisco$8,190This direction runs 79% above the return trip. Leaving CA prices above the national average and arriving in NC prices above it.
San Francisco to Raleigh by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $11,296 | $3.93 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $13,452 | $4.68 | |
| 48' flatbed | $13,486 | $4.69 | |
| Step deck | $14,662 | $5.10 | |
| Power only | $10,075 | $3.50 | |
| Hotshot | $7,608 | $2.65 | |
| 26' box truck | $7,419 | $2.58 | |
| Sprinter van | $4,519 | $1.57 |
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The index is an estimate. For a price you can act on, ask connected freight providers for a live 53' dry van rate, or send the load details and get quoted for any truck type.
More lanes from San Francisco
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $17,444 | $5.68 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,813 | $6.54 |
| Chicago, IL | $9,584 | $4.31 |
| Houston, TX | $9,072 | $4.60 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $4,674 | $5.85 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $16,291 | $5.41 |
| San Antonio, TX | $8,333 | $4.66 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,319 | $5.92 |
More lanes into Raleigh
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $2,747 | $5.54 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $13,591 | $5.14 |
| Chicago, IL | $4,389 | $5.82 |
| Houston, TX | $5,029 | $4.03 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $6,735 | $3.01 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,169 | $5.32 |
| San Antonio, TX | $5,712 | $3.92 |
| San Diego, CA | $13,328 | $5.15 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from San Francisco, CA to Raleigh, NC?
A Step deck from San Francisco, CA to Raleigh, NC is estimated at $14,662 all-in in October 2026, or $5.10 a mile over about 2,876 mi. Quotes typically land between $12,316 and $17,008.
How far is San Francisco, CA from Raleigh, NC by truck?
About 2,876 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 7 days of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $2,900 of the $14,662 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $11,762 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Raleigh, NC to San Francisco, CA?
The reverse direction is estimated at $8,190, which makes San Francisco, CA to Raleigh, NC 79% more expensive. Direction matters because trucks are scarcer leaving some markets than others.
Figures are estimates for a standard full load. Get a firm quote for this lane →